Assistant Medical Director - Hospital Medicine

Assistant Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program

St. Joseph's Health has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician to serve as Assistant Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program at Rome Memorial Hospital, located in Rome, New York.

This leadership opportunity involves a mix of clinical duties and administrative responsibilities in support of the Medical Director, working closely with hospitalist team members, nursing, and non-clinical staff to coordinate care for all admitted patients.

The position averages 40-50 hours per week and offers the chance to influence the program's growth, efficiency, and quality of care. This is a 0.5 FTE clinical / 0.5 FTE administrative position, offering a balance of direct patient care and program leadership responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and growing hospitalist team within a supportive health system.

Job Description

• Ensuring hospitalist compliance with hospital policies, mission, and values
• Supporting quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Participating in staffing, scheduling, and census management
• Providing direct patient care as needed
• Conducting regular meetings with hospitalists and APPs
• Mentoring and coaching physicians on quality, communication, and professionalism
• Coordinating onboarding and orientation of new providers
• Participating in evaluations and annual reviews of hospitalist team members
• Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration with the Emergency Department and other clinical areas
• Representing the program on hospital committees and quality teams
• Assisting with recruitment and operational goals including budgeting and documentation oversight

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $292K-325K depending on experience
• Starting bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans